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YF55 UOE

2005 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 UOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 146,839 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tracking may be out

Fail 15 Oct 2020 133,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front tracking may be out

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,865 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroding

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre castellation

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre castellation

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Castellation on tyre

Offside Front Tyre has small cut on inside side wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 112,848 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Castellation on tyre

Offside Front Tyre has small cut on inside side wall

Pass 9 May 2016 108,828 miles

Childseat fitted at time of test

Near side wing mirror cover damaged

Off side front tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Fail 9 May 2016 108,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Childseat fitted at time of test

Near side wing mirror cover damaged

Off side front tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 5 May 2015 99,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded on boxes

Pass 10 May 2013 86,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 86,496 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 77,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2010 67,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s rear road wheels have slight damage to inner rims.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,873 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YF55 UOE is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF55 UOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF55 UOE is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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